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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,007.70, 1,314,011.55 and 236,310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,007.70, 1,314,011.55 and 236,310.20 is: 354,465.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,007.70 : 1,314,011.55 = 236,310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,007.70/1,314,011.55 = 236,310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,007.70x = 1,314,011.55 × 236,310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,007.70x = 310,514,332,182.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,514,332,182.81/876,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,465.30

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